Bristol 170 Freighter crash, Jul 29, 1950 (26 killed), Ta...
Bristol 170 Freighter accident on July 29, 1950 near Tanezrouft Desert Adrar, Algeria with 26 fatalities. Cause: Suspected explosion in left wing fuel...
- Date: July 29, 1950
- Aircraft: Bristol 170 Freighter
- Location: Tanezrouft Desert Adrar, Algeria
- Fatalities: 26
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Suspected explosion in left wing fuel tank
The Compagnie Air Transport Bristol 170 Freighter left Aoulef for Bidon V. Radio contact was lost around 0300 local time, and the wreckage was found about 30 hours later, scattered over more than 2 km in the Tanezrouft Desert. All 26 occupants were killed.